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it's not a bigger government e we need but a smarter government. >> the president's sweeping speech met with stoney faces including house speaker john boehner who came out blasting the president moments ago. >> last night the president offered up more of the same. higher taxes and more stimulus spending. weeks away from the president's sequester and the president laid out no plan. >> the speech we got was par for the course. very liberal, fairly partisan. >> does president obama's post speech tour and his message last night signal a commander-in-chief whose second term strategy is with or without you. >> he sure as heck wasn't trying to bring both sides together. his political calculation last night was i'm never going to e get the republicans to work with me. >> the message of the speech to my ears was speaking over the heads of congress and to congress saying do your job. >> connecticut democratic senator chris murphy joins us. by far the most unforgettable moment was the president's call to action on gun control. heard by an audience of gun violence survivors and families who lost lo
it's not a bigger government e we need but a smarter government. >> the president's sweeping speech met with stoney faces including house speaker john boehner who came out blasting the president moments ago. >> last night the president offered up more of the same. higher taxes and more stimulus spending. weeks away from the president's sequester and the president laid out no plan. >> the speech we got was par for the course. very liberal, fairly partisan. >> does...
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and the minimum wage has no government cost at all. that's just a commitment that we as a people believe if you work full time, you work hard, you should be able to raise your family in dignity. not in poverty. >> fair point about the minimum wage. that comes out of the private sector, obviously, and some that argue will cost jobs but we can debate that another time. what about the sequester? what is happening right now that will give people any hope at all and consumer confidence because of the gridlock in washington is a real factor? we see that in our polling. what confidence could anyone have that anything could happen to avoid the sequester? >> well, andrea, i thought one of the powerful points the president made last night is that we've come out of a financial crisis. congress should not be manufacturing crisis every few months. you're absolutely right. that hurts consumer confidence. it also hurts business confidence and the entire to invest. and i think the point that the president made last night and i think powerfully is that
and the minimum wage has no government cost at all. that's just a commitment that we as a people believe if you work full time, you work hard, you should be able to raise your family in dignity. not in poverty. >> fair point about the minimum wage. that comes out of the private sector, obviously, and some that argue will cost jobs but we can debate that another time. what about the sequester? what is happening right now that will give people any hope at all and consumer confidence because...
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. >> leaders from throughout the region, including leaders from businesses and unions, government, law enforcement and community groups came together to pool resources and protect our core value of public safety. collectively, this group that by my office is posting a reward of $1 million for information that will lead to mr. dorner's capture. >> reporter: the public responded. tips came flooding in now numbering more than 1,000. >> the investigation will prioritize those clues based on the information we receive. and those clues will be followed up on immediately. >> reporter: as leads were followed up, the hunt moved into day six, and then day seven. dozens of l.a. police department families feared to be targets of dorner were still under 24-hour protection. the heavily armed killer was out there somewhere, still in hiding, but not for long. he would soon be heading into a deadly stand-off. [ dylan ] this is one way to keep your underwear clean. this is another! ta-daa! try charmin ultra strong. it cleans so well and you can use up to four times less than the leading value brand. oh!
. >> leaders from throughout the region, including leaders from businesses and unions, government, law enforcement and community groups came together to pool resources and protect our core value of public safety. collectively, this group that by my office is posting a reward of $1 million for information that will lead to mr. dorner's capture. >> reporter: the public responded. tips came flooding in now numbering more than 1,000. >> the investigation will prioritize those...
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maybe coming ots of a city or an encampment where they'rexd meeting and saying anti-government things are we dwk to havee1 strikes injf america? it opens pandora'se1q box by saying you mites as well kill an american. without a trial? that's very imimportance. >> you took on democrats and i have to ask you this, senator last time aro% er2012 four of the 16 candidatesxd endorsede1 by the tea party actually won. is thexd tea party losing fásteam? >> we did better in 2010 but neither did any republicans do very well in 2012. so i don't thinkdfugÑ that's neces4]r&y (r). i would say there still is at( movement but still thinkfá it still party is not#tx afraide$ toxd" tello?kz f- remember. appreciatemze1 usually appreciate your time. >> next a 5-year-old boy( was held1] hostagescw3.so .. director's voice: cut it! ...what...what did i say? gecko? i said gecko? aw... for over 75 year...(laughs. but still trying to keep it contained) director's voice: keep it together. i'm good. i'm good. for over 75...(uncontrollable laughter). what are you doing there? stop making me laugh. vo: geico. savi
maybe coming ots of a city or an encampment where they'rexd meeting and saying anti-government things are we dwk to havee1 strikes injf america? it opens pandora'se1q box by saying you mites as well kill an american. without a trial? that's very imimportance. >> you took on democrats and i have to ask you this, senator last time aro% er2012 four of the 16 candidatesxd endorsede1 by the tea party actually won. is thexd tea party losing fásteam? >> we did better in 2010 but neither...
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. >> i worked in the government for years. there's always a number of people out there, in fact, a good number of them, who have had a problem with a bureaucracy. in this case the l.a. police department, where they have an incident where they feel wronged, aggrieved, and they spend the rest of their lives sometimes simply xeroxing copies of their complaint to everybody they know and then piling up their copies and they spend the rest of their lives trying to deal with something instead of moving on. this is obviously a much more grievous case where a person has been killing people because of this incident where he feels aggrieved. [ inaudible ]. >> i think we're missing -- we're going to have to get a better connection with you. we're going to have to try to get a better connection. we'd like you to come back and tell us -- let's go back to john yang at our bureau in los angeles. john, how long has this been a front page story out there? how long has this been, this manhunt, been a focus of attention? >> this has dominated the
. >> i worked in the government for years. there's always a number of people out there, in fact, a good number of them, who have had a problem with a bureaucracy. in this case the l.a. police department, where they have an incident where they feel wronged, aggrieved, and they spend the rest of their lives sometimes simply xeroxing copies of their complaint to everybody they know and then piling up their copies and they spend the rest of their lives trying to deal with something instead of...
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his issue about the role of government and we talked about this a lot. there is not just a mote, but there is maybe the grand canyon between the two parties over the role of government. these are ideological differences that will not be solved. >> it reminds you of the famous obama care saying government, hands off my medicare from the tea party. there is a greater realm of agreement amongst the american people about certain basic needs that government meets. whether it's roads and faa and certain provision of health care and benefits to those who can't afford them. there is just this issue in washington and the reality is, clearly this state of the union shows two things. government spending is contracted whether you are democrat or republican. we are talking about the margins. the republican line of constant crisis and manufacturing crisis is simply not going to work politically. >> thank you. it's a great pleasure and we have breaking news. military officials say john allen is likely to withdraw his name and nomination to be the next commander in euro
his issue about the role of government and we talked about this a lot. there is not just a mote, but there is maybe the grand canyon between the two parties over the role of government. these are ideological differences that will not be solved. >> it reminds you of the famous obama care saying government, hands off my medicare from the tea party. there is a greater realm of agreement amongst the american people about certain basic needs that government meets. whether it's roads and faa...
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he said children who live in violent neighborhoods needs help from the government, schools, family and clergy to have a chance to change their lives. >> this is not just a gun issue. it's also an issue of the kinds of communities we're building. for that, we all share responsibility as citizens to fix it. we all share a responsibility to move this country closer to our founding vision that no matter who you are or where you come from, here in america, you can decide your own destiny, you can succeed if you work hard and fulfill your responsibilities. >>> oscar pistorius was in court in south africa today accused of murdering his model girlfriend. the case has shocked south africa and people all over the world who were inspired by the athlete known as blade runner for his prosthetic legs. he broke down and sobbed when the judge officially charged him with murder. a bail hearing is set for tuesday. >>> as part of a plea deal with federal prosecutors, jesse jackson, jr. has admitted misusing campaign funds. the plea agreement says jackson and his wife spent some $750,000 in campaign money
he said children who live in violent neighborhoods needs help from the government, schools, family and clergy to have a chance to change their lives. >> this is not just a gun issue. it's also an issue of the kinds of communities we're building. for that, we all share responsibility as citizens to fix it. we all share a responsibility to move this country closer to our founding vision that no matter who you are or where you come from, here in america, you can decide your own destiny, you...
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all the joshing about zombies had quebec's government worried the training exercise would lose its serious focus. >> under the leadership of this prime minister, canada will never become a safe haven for zombies ever! >> hear, hear! >> reporter: anyway, canada has nothing to fear. as one guy posted on gawker, zombies are allergic to maple syrup. jeanne moos -- >> to a zombie apocalypse! >> canada will never become a safe haven for zombies, ever! >> hear, hear! >> reporter: cnn, new york. >> i'm still confused. would you ever have a zombie apocalypse training? >> cruise ships, zombies, sequester, it's been a full week. >> you can always follow outside what's going on in the situation room, follow us on twitter. as we stay, tweet m me @katebaldwin. >> i'm @jimacostacnn. >> that's it for us. "erin burnett outfront" starts right now. >>> "outfront" next, one day after the carnival "triumph" reaches dry land we're learning more about the fire that stranded more than 4,000 people at sea for five days. what caused it? could it have been prevented? >>> plus, a congressman caught tweeting to a 24-y
all the joshing about zombies had quebec's government worried the training exercise would lose its serious focus. >> under the leadership of this prime minister, canada will never become a safe haven for zombies ever! >> hear, hear! >> reporter: anyway, canada has nothing to fear. as one guy posted on gawker, zombies are allergic to maple syrup. jeanne moos -- >> to a zombie apocalypse! >> canada will never become a safe haven for zombies, ever! >> hear,...
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the russian government is saying more than 200 people have been injured. some reports from the area put it as high as 400 or more. most of those, however, are not serious. they are mostly cuts and scratches from the glass. but a few people, we believe around nine or ten, have been sent to hospital for treatment. a very dramatic morning in this part of russia about four hours east of moscow. officials say they located a large part of the meteor that survived the earth's atmosphere in a lake in that region. >> wow. very dramatic and very scary. phil black, thank you very much. >>> ahead on "early start," developments just moments ago in the oscar pistorius case. we learned the olympic icon broke down in court when charged with the murder of his girlfriend. a live report after the break. [ anouncer ] ihop is in time square to compare new griddle-melts to your usual breakfast sandwich. a lot more flavor. [ anouncer ] ihop's new griddle melts... made fresh and hot! hand crafted just for you. it's like a sexy sandwich. [ anouncer ] compare new griddle melts your
the russian government is saying more than 200 people have been injured. some reports from the area put it as high as 400 or more. most of those, however, are not serious. they are mostly cuts and scratches from the glass. but a few people, we believe around nine or ten, have been sent to hospital for treatment. a very dramatic morning in this part of russia about four hours east of moscow. officials say they located a large part of the meteor that survived the earth's atmosphere in a lake in...
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republican party, but it's also equal parts chastisement to equal parts to anybody who promotes big government of deficit so the tea party isn't afraid to tell republicans you need to spend less money. >> appreciate your time. >>> next, a 5-year-old boy held hostage in an underground bunker for six days. he's home now. in an interview, his mother reveals what her son experienced. plus, what did ted nugent say after attending the state of the union address? we're going to tell it to you. what? customers didn't like it. so why do banks do it? hello? hello?! if your bank doesn't let you talk to a real person 24/7, you need an ally. hello? ally bank. your money needs an ally. today is gonna be an important day for us. you ready? we wanna be our brother's keeper. what's number two we wanna do? bring it up to 90 decatherms. how bout ya, joe? let's go ahead and bring it online. attention on site, attention on site. now starting unit nine. some of the world's cleanest gas turbines are now powering some of america's biggest cities. siemens. answers. i have obligations. cute tobligations, but obligation
republican party, but it's also equal parts chastisement to equal parts to anybody who promotes big government of deficit so the tea party isn't afraid to tell republicans you need to spend less money. >> appreciate your time. >>> next, a 5-year-old boy held hostage in an underground bunker for six days. he's home now. in an interview, his mother reveals what her son experienced. plus, what did ted nugent say after attending the state of the union address? we're going to tell it...
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>> well, you could argue is this really the role of the federal government, education is supposed to be handled at the state level. as far as pre-k goes, you're talking about working mothers and a way for this to be sort of government run day care, which has long been a goal, particularly of the feminist left. i think that was thrown out for them, that little, you know, small little morsel of red meat. but i don't think you're going to hear republicans necessarily coming to the table to spend more federal dollars on what should really be a state issue. >> rick newman what do you think? within a couple of years every 4-year-old would have access to preschool. plausible? >> i'm wondering why obama picked that? you can identify shortcomings in the education system at every grade level up to college. so he sort of picked the lowest level, pre-k and highest level, college, when talking about affordability. so he sort of bracketed the education system there, but, again, these are ideas that don't have any funding attached to them right now. and he kind of said, well, you'll see the details
>> well, you could argue is this really the role of the federal government, education is supposed to be handled at the state level. as far as pre-k goes, you're talking about working mothers and a way for this to be sort of government run day care, which has long been a goal, particularly of the feminist left. i think that was thrown out for them, that little, you know, small little morsel of red meat. but i don't think you're going to hear republicans necessarily coming to the table to...
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the choice is not just between big government and -- >> oh, you are a pro. that is all you will talk about. the puns on twitter were relentless and so did the hashtag watergate. >> he reached for a bottle of water, but if it were a mojito and a cigar. >> oh, no. >> it is one of the most painful parts of politics that the man is up there, and of course, the mouth is going to be dry, and i have drunk like nine cups of water tonight, but it winds up to be a big deal. i won't talk about it anymore and i won't do it for the senator and all decency we won't talk about it anymore, but this is what we will speak about and when we heard the president speak emotionally about gun violence, we had an exclusive interview with the hero in the president's address. he survived a massacre and a barrage of bullets. you must hear his story. >>> we have something special for you now. we saw raw emotion in the house chamber tonight when president obama spoke about gun violence. he pointed to a police officer who had rushed to the scene of a shooting massacre, and take a listen.
the choice is not just between big government and -- >> oh, you are a pro. that is all you will talk about. the puns on twitter were relentless and so did the hashtag watergate. >> he reached for a bottle of water, but if it were a mojito and a cigar. >> oh, no. >> it is one of the most painful parts of politics that the man is up there, and of course, the mouth is going to be dry, and i have drunk like nine cups of water tonight, but it winds up to be a big deal. i...
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. >> this idea that our problems were caused by a government that are too small is just not true. in fact, the major cause of our recent downturn is the housing crisis created by reckless government policies and the idea that more taxes and more government spending is the best way to help hard-working middle-class taxpayers is an idea that has failed every time it has been tried. >> democrats on the other hand gave senator rubio low marks for similar comments. just about the same time, 10:31. >> presidents in both parties from john f. kennedy to ronald reagan have known that our free enterprise economy is the source of our middle-class prosperity. but president obama he believes it is the cause of our problems. that the economic downturn happened because our government didn't tax enough, spend enough or control enough. and therefore, as you heard tonight, his solution to virtually every problem we face is for washington to tax more, borrow more and spend more. >> with independents, senator rubio scored low marks at 10:40 when he spoke about the second amendment. >> of course we fa
. >> this idea that our problems were caused by a government that are too small is just not true. in fact, the major cause of our recent downturn is the housing crisis created by reckless government policies and the idea that more taxes and more government spending is the best way to help hard-working middle-class taxpayers is an idea that has failed every time it has been tried. >> democrats on the other hand gave senator rubio low marks for similar comments. just about the same...
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the choice isn't just between big government or big business. what we need is an accountable, efficient and effective government. >> that was just so unfortunate. you can bet the gulp and not rub rubio's plea for smaller government is what most people are going to remember, but, hey, rebutting the president's ovation-filled speech is never easy. others have flopped, remember bobby jindal's awkward fol folkysyness and you remember michele bachmann's sideways stare, nobody could figure out what the heck she was looking at. but before speaking it really helps to know where your camera and your water are at all times, so the "talk back" question, is giving the state of the union response the kiss of death? jason, i'll start with you. why bother with the republican response? why not do it the next day? >> yeah, i don't know why people don't do it the next day. i've said if you look at history over the last 30 years you've had dozens and dozens of people take on this role. only three times has it actually led to somebody being on the ticket, bill clin
the choice isn't just between big government or big business. what we need is an accountable, efficient and effective government. >> that was just so unfortunate. you can bet the gulp and not rub rubio's plea for smaller government is what most people are going to remember, but, hey, rebutting the president's ovation-filled speech is never easy. others have flopped, remember bobby jindal's awkward fol folkysyness and you remember michele bachmann's sideways stare, nobody could figure out...
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this is the way that we need to govern. progressively leaning forward, but understanding as roosevelt did you have to zig to the right and left, but you governor from the center, and you do that by investing in the american people, doing as the president said last night, making it in america, investing in our manufacturing base, this idea, the policies that he laid out with manufacturing hubs. this is what we need to do, ed. >> all right. i'm up on time right now. but i do want to get this in. congresswoman terri sewell, all of you, thanks for being here tonight. on a personal note, congresswoman sewell, you brought a very special guest to the state of the union last night. i had the honor of meeting this lady. and i think our audience would be interested. her name is patrice price. what a history she has. she served as a nurse to the tuskegee airmen. mrs. price received a congressional gold medal in 2007 for her courage in service. she was also general george patton's nurse, and really, that's what this country is all abou
this is the way that we need to govern. progressively leaning forward, but understanding as roosevelt did you have to zig to the right and left, but you governor from the center, and you do that by investing in the american people, doing as the president said last night, making it in america, investing in our manufacturing base, this idea, the policies that he laid out with manufacturing hubs. this is what we need to do, ed. >> all right. i'm up on time right now. but i do want to get...
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there's many of them that go in and talk sense to government agencies. rain forest network got disney to stop using old growth rain forests for their paper and everything else. that's a huge victory. and it has teeth. rhetoric isn't enough. we've heard a lot of rhetoric. we've got to be acting radically now and we just don't seem to be able to get governments to have the kind of courage to do that. >> so their job is to make the laws and you are taking action in your own way with that network that you talked about. so tell me about you and whoopi goldberg and the big event this weekend. >> i've had three fund-raisers for rain forest action network. on sunday the 17th we're having a huge benefit -- >> also in new york for the folks who are watching. >> we're going to have food, wine, sean colvin will be playing, i'm going to be bringing my friends from "the good wife" and other actors and actresses and we're going to have a live, crazy live painter from circque de soleil. >> so you can get on the auction and bid. >> i donated my "sex and the city," it was
there's many of them that go in and talk sense to government agencies. rain forest network got disney to stop using old growth rain forests for their paper and everything else. that's a huge victory. and it has teeth. rhetoric isn't enough. we've heard a lot of rhetoric. we've got to be acting radically now and we just don't seem to be able to get governments to have the kind of courage to do that. >> so their job is to make the laws and you are taking action in your own way with that...
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the government made a profit on it. admittedly, an unusual way to make a profit for the federal government and taxpayers, but a profit was made. indeed, they invested in aig. just put it all in context. going forward i think what andrew said is spot on. you have to put a regime and protocol in place that insures that risk is managed better and that rules are followed more closely and that punishment is meated out in a quicker way. one of the tragedies over the last five or six years. >> there are punishment. sdmroog over the last five or six years, we have seen a new set of rules and regulations, and some of the things these guys did were not against the law, so the fact that rules and laws have changed, i think, is a positive thing. >> heather, today we have word from the justice department that's now going to be shifting its prosecution strategy so that they're pushing now for guilty pleas rather than -- which seems to be a fairly big deal, and it's something that attorney general like eric snyderman who have been at
the government made a profit on it. admittedly, an unusual way to make a profit for the federal government and taxpayers, but a profit was made. indeed, they invested in aig. just put it all in context. going forward i think what andrew said is spot on. you have to put a regime and protocol in place that insures that risk is managed better and that rules are followed more closely and that punishment is meated out in a quicker way. one of the tragedies over the last five or six years. >>...
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. >> more government is not going to get you ahead. it is going to hold you back. >> it is a horrible position to be in, what is the deal with the water bottle. >> if he was thirsty, he should take a sip. >> he is good at it. >> if congress won't act soon, i will. >> president obama's emotional appeal. >> gabrielle giffords deserves a vote. >> that is what i think is going to stick in the minds of the people. >> the continued revenue. >> they deserve a vote, at least to have a vote on the new gun laws is a long way from let's get this passed. >> the families of newtown deserve a vote. >> will emotional appeals push congress to act on gun control. >> the members of tucson, they deserve a simple vote. >> as he begins his second term, president obama knows exactly how many days he has left as president. and he means to use them well. >> an american jobs act, the manufacturing hopes, the tax reform, and entitlement reform. a comprehensive immigration reform bill in the next few months. a bipartisan market-based solution to climate change.
. >> more government is not going to get you ahead. it is going to hold you back. >> it is a horrible position to be in, what is the deal with the water bottle. >> if he was thirsty, he should take a sip. >> he is good at it. >> if congress won't act soon, i will. >> president obama's emotional appeal. >> gabrielle giffords deserves a vote. >> that is what i think is going to stick in the minds of the people. >> the continued revenue....
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the choice isn't just between big government and big business. what we need is an accountable, efficient and effective government. >> gabby giffords deserves a vote. the families of newtown deserve a vote. the families of aurora deserve a vote. >> it was only a few weeks ago when they were marketing their anti-gun agenda about keeping safe school children. the president has it and the art of public deception and manipulation to a whole new level on this one. >> it's the first time in the history of our country that a presidential nominee for secretary of defense has been filibustered. what a shame. >> know the debate on chuck hagel is not over. it has not been serious. >> i'm going to hit you and knipe hitting you. you're not going to get away without answering basic questions. >> joining me now, mollie ball, the reporter for "the atlantic." what do you make what we face next week? >> oh, wow. well, wasn't sure if that's where you were going with what's coming up. >> it's a big question. i give you all the options. we know the sequester, we know
the choice isn't just between big government and big business. what we need is an accountable, efficient and effective government. >> gabby giffords deserves a vote. the families of newtown deserve a vote. the families of aurora deserve a vote. >> it was only a few weeks ago when they were marketing their anti-gun agenda about keeping safe school children. the president has it and the art of public deception and manipulation to a whole new level on this one. >> it's the first...
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well, indeed, state and local governments do have laws against domestics violence, but they don't have sufficient funding to deal with it, and there is the issue of crimes that take place across state lines, interstate crimes, and crimes on federal lands, like tribal lands, like military bases, and the like. those simply were not addressed. violence against women act was needed to set up those critical laws in areas that were not addressed by state laws, and also to provide money that was badly needed for law enforcement for prosecution, for judges, for training, for director services. >> we're talking about $600 million plus, is that correct, a year in annual appropriations? there's some money still left over and expired in 2011 that was first enacted in 1994. it was a joe biden measure. he was headed to the judiciary committee. >> it was the co-author that was horin hatch that was a biden hatch bill in 1994 and how do you think there was a single disenting vote when it was pass examined re-authorized in 2000 and 2005. >> the thinking back in 1994, i'm thinking back of the reaction af
well, indeed, state and local governments do have laws against domestics violence, but they don't have sufficient funding to deal with it, and there is the issue of crimes that take place across state lines, interstate crimes, and crimes on federal lands, like tribal lands, like military bases, and the like. those simply were not addressed. violence against women act was needed to set up those critical laws in areas that were not addressed by state laws, and also to provide money that was badly...
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there's one -- we essentially make the government their leverage. they say they need to get at least this much of the profit, and if we don't see a huge disemployment affect from that, then it's probably a pretty good idea. yes, to marco rubio's point, to speaker yon boehner's point, it's not a solution to the problems of our economy, but it is one thing we can do that helps very, very low skill workers, people at the bottom of the income ladder, get a little bit more from what are at this moment very profitable, very profitable period in corporate profits. >> it's not just about a little bit more because that's a good idea. if you look at -- i mean, one in three american families is living near poverty. i mean, the census number -- the number of american families that are basically living on the brink of the powerhouse, as we cut programs to help the poor and the needy, is rather staggering when you look at, again, corporate profits. demos did a great study and looked at the impact of raising the minimum wage on workers, and effectively, if wal-mar
there's one -- we essentially make the government their leverage. they say they need to get at least this much of the profit, and if we don't see a huge disemployment affect from that, then it's probably a pretty good idea. yes, to marco rubio's point, to speaker yon boehner's point, it's not a solution to the problems of our economy, but it is one thing we can do that helps very, very low skill workers, people at the bottom of the income ladder, get a little bit more from what are at this...
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our government was determined to go to war. the bush administration was basically propping up anyone with any kind of credibility on the matters of national security to go out and make the case. we now know there was no case to go to war with iraq. but we are hearing from key players now. the landscape is really changing on this story. for the first time we're hearing people come forward about how the bush administration forged ahead with their plan, and how they got away with it. it's all part of a new msnbc documentary airing this monday night, 9:00 eastern time narrated by our own rachel maddow called "hubris: selling the iraq war." it's based on a book by the same name, michael isikoff and david corn. in this excerpt, vice president dick cheney makes his case in a speech to veterans of foreign wars. centcom commander anthony zinni was there and said he couldn't believe what he was hearing. >> simply stated, there is no doubt that saddam hussein now has weapons of mass destruction. there is no doubt that he is amassing them
our government was determined to go to war. the bush administration was basically propping up anyone with any kind of credibility on the matters of national security to go out and make the case. we now know there was no case to go to war with iraq. but we are hearing from key players now. the landscape is really changing on this story. for the first time we're hearing people come forward about how the bush administration forged ahead with their plan, and how they got away with it. it's all part...
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and rubio scored highest when he talked about big government. watch this. >> and the idea that more taxes and more government spending is the best way to help hardworking middle class taxpayers, that's an old idea that's failed every time it's been tried. more government isn't going to help you get ahead, it's going to hold you back. more government isn't going to create more opportunities, it's going to limit them. and more government isn't going to inspire new ideas, new businesses, and new private sector jobs. it's going to create uncertainty. >> all right. you might have noticed senator rubio needed a drink of water, taking a break -- everybody's talking about it. the way he reached over for the water bottle caused all kinds of things, buzz on the internet, watch. >> nothing has frustrated me more than false choices like the one the president laid out tonight. the choice isn't just between big government or big business, what we need is an accountable, efficient, and effective government that allows small and new businesses to create more mi
and rubio scored highest when he talked about big government. watch this. >> and the idea that more taxes and more government spending is the best way to help hardworking middle class taxpayers, that's an old idea that's failed every time it's been tried. more government isn't going to help you get ahead, it's going to hold you back. more government isn't going to create more opportunities, it's going to limit them. and more government isn't going to inspire new ideas, new businesses, and...
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government. enter former fbi agent turned anti-islam activists john gordolo. his reason for why john brennan should not be cia director, of course, he's a secret muslim. >> he has interwoven his life, profaftionally and personally, with individuals that we know are terrorists and he has given them access to not only senior leaders inside the government, but has given them access to the national security council, the national security staff. he has brought known hamas and muslim brotherhood operatives into those positions of government. plt brennan did convert to islam when he served in an official capacity on behalf of the united states in saudi arabia. his conversion to islam was the culmination of a counterintelligence operation against him, to recruit him. >> there you have it. john brennan secretly converted to islam while on the job in saudi arabia. he's been helping terrorists, of course, that guy says, get federal jobs ever since. wow. what's wrong with this picture? here is a snapshot of the mississippi supreme court on friday. yes, you are looking at
government. enter former fbi agent turned anti-islam activists john gordolo. his reason for why john brennan should not be cia director, of course, he's a secret muslim. >> he has interwoven his life, profaftionally and personally, with individuals that we know are terrorists and he has given them access to not only senior leaders inside the government, but has given them access to the national security council, the national security staff. he has brought known hamas and muslim...